Lincoln Ride and Lee Surrender Mentioned in 1865 Letters
Philadelphia papers from 1865 recount Lincoln’s proclamation celebration after Lee’s surrender, noting a camp life letter from E N Chadwick of the 10th Michigan. The letter describes troops firing salutes, Confederate money gifts, and hopes for home by fall, with broader notes on Chattanooga, Nashville, and Civil War events. It also mentions 1865 newspaper reprints, a Spring Opening Sale by Cohen Bros, and Fire Polusky Block losses impacting local merchants.
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E. N.chadwick
Chattanooga
10Th Michigan
Chadwick
Lee
Lincoln
Bar
Amery
Oluo
Johnny
Nashville
Cohen Beoe
Weat Superior
Alma Reed Uray
Cohen Bros
Pollusky
Gratiot County
Wagner Takes Major Financing Role for Tennessee Gas Co
R. B. Wagner, who directed Gratiot County Gas financing and accelerated its growth, will partner with American Gas Construction Co. to finance a $100000 corporation to be named Washington County Gas in Johnson City Tennessee. Johnson City, with over 14000 residents, lies in a rapidly developing district near the National Soldiers Home project. The article notes local figures and unclear details about involved parties and dates.
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H. B. Wagner
Tennessee
R. B. Wagner
Gratiot County Gas Co
American Gas Construction Co
Johnson City
Washington County Gas
Diytriet
Jobneon
Saginawae
Artsylas
Wegner
Canarasiia
Summer Work For Alma High Boys
The Alma Record urges using mid June release of 100 plus high school boys for summer work. Farmers, merchants, and firms could benefit from their willing labor on agricultural or mechanical tasks at fair wages, turning idle weeks into productive effort and a moral good.
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Alma Record
Gaautauqua program to be best ever given
The Redpath Chautauqua program in Alma from August 5 to 9 will feature Metropolitan and New York Opera Companies with Mies Al. prime diva. Lectures cover patriotism, town improvement, and civic topics. Notable acts include violinist Eustalotta, the Maurer Sisters, and a marimbaphone feature with Savranoffs.
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Redpath Chautaifun
Ikvuegrin
Yasepaen
Te Lee
Muntrasilly
Congress
Frank Piton
Tom
Sylvester Long
Thoma Brooksteher
Lyceum
Eustalotta
Savranoffs
Hee
Dash
Teshianeye
Aew
John B. Retto
Dhet Prines
Maurer Sisters
Chautauqua
Clean-Up Day Proclamation Encourages Fire Prevention
The province of Michigan urges a annual Clean-Up and Fire Prevention Day to be observed Monday May Ard. Governor Woodbridge N Ferris and State Fire Marshal John T Winship appeal to citizens, urging households and communities to remove rubbish, clear garrets and alleys, and prevent fires. Local Civic League and Boy Scouts coordinate this effort with emphasis on public safety and municipal responsibility.
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Woodbridge N. Ferris
John T. Winship
Michigan
Alma
The
Civic League
Boy Scout Army
Robiiah
Sani
Thhe
Pascat
Duran
Loc
John T.rae
Ignurance
Woodbridge N. Fereis
Baptist Church Services At 302 Saratiot Ave
Fragmented OCR text shows a Baptist church listing with a Sunday firing service and prayer meeting. Names and addresses are unclear but indicate a local religious gathering. The readable bits mention 302 Saratiot Ave and a prayer event with associated notes.
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Baptist Church
Prof Cook Honored as Presbyterian Commissioner
Prof Albert P. Cook former dean and secretary of the college was chosen by the Presbytery of Saginaw to serve as Commissioner to the General Assembly in Rochester New York next month. The Synod met in Bay City to transact important business. Cook is an Elder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the local Presbyterian church.
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Albert P. Cook
M. Or
Cre Oan
Presbytery
Saginaw
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Rochester N. Y
Cook
Bay City
Ladies Guild Elect Officers In St Johns Parish
The St Johns Guild held its annual officer election at Mrs Ray Maddens home on April eighth selecting President Mrs A J Hall Vice President Mrs Nettie Kepn Secretary Mrs Genevieve Hutchinson Treasurer Mrs Bert Hicks and Collector Mrs Ely Brewbaker Dainty refreshments followed. In a separate note Miss Erma Clark of Elma and Rey Bigelow of Arcadia township wed in the city last Monday Rev Brownlow presiding Groom son of Mr and Mrs William G Bigelow Arcadia. bride daughter of Frank Clark proprietor of Exment feed barn. Best man Louis Berry bridesmaid Miss Fim Clark. Wishes for a long happy marriage from friends and family. The Bigelow farm in Summer township will host relatives from forty miles away.
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St. Johns ‘Guild
Ray Madden
A. J. Hall
Nettie Kepn
Genevieve Hutchinson
Bert Hicks
Ely Brewbaker
Erma Clark
Rlma
Rey Bigelow
Arcada
Brownlow
William G. Bigelow
Arcadia Township
Frank Clark
Exment
Louis Berry
John
Gia
Ss Bigelow
Alma
Summer Township
Former Alma principal becomes normal professor
Harold B. Ward former Alma High School principal and well liked teacher is named head of the geological department at Alma Normal College. He recently earned the A.B. degree from the University of Chicago and plans to lead the department with his extensive coaching and teaching background in chemistry and athletics.
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Harold B. Ward
Mt. Pleasant Institution
Gover
Alma
Mx Ploseant Raevnl
Calkide
Ward
A. B
University of Chicago
Snc
Ted
Bre Priet
Earl Batt
Austin
Alger Wood
Bew
Eoryermtai
G V Wright Opens Expanded Store After Fire
G V Wright prepares a new two floor store in Pollasky block after fire damaged nearby shops. The rebuilt space increases from about three thousand feet to two hundred feet display areas with an eighteen foot balcony, oak interior, casket room and ladies rest lavatories. Front cost around 1000 dollars with total opening planned by May 10 after a tentative April 10 start.
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G. V. Wright
Pollasky Block
Journal
Redman
Wright
Fifleor
Five Years for Elwell Thief Sentenced at Jackson Prison
Cyrus Rittenh van Ithaca, last from Benton Harbor, pled guilty to stealing an overcoat and watch from Theodore Grehoe and money from Mamie Wynne, a boarder at Greenhoes between Elwell and Riverdale. He was arraigned before Judge Sears, sentenced to five years with hard labor at Jackson Prison, with a two year recommendation. Sheriff Newell Bradford transported him to Jackson on Monday.
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Elwell
Cyrus Rittenh van I
Ithaca
Sumner
Benton Harbor
Theodore Grehoe
Mamie Wynne
Greenhoes
Riverdale
Sears
Jackson
Newell Bradford
M15 College Catalogue Reveals Alma College Details
The 1914-1915 Alma College catalogue shows total enrollment this year near two hundred eighty five with seniors and juniors noted. Faculty includes twenty four women and eight officers offering instruction across several departments including Latin and modern languages.
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Alma College
Interesting Letter From Forest Hill Traveler in California Trip
Shay Moody of Forest Hill writes of a summer trip to the Pacific Coast, detailing Nevada scenery along the Humbolt River, Reno the Nevada capital, soda water and alkali dangers, artesian wells, and a Sierra Nevada ascent through snow sheds. He promises further letters about the Suez Menta valley and a million dollar ranch.
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Shay Moody
Forest Hill
California
Pacific Coast
Nevada
Humbolt River
Reno
Sierra Nevada
Mtr
Sues Menta Valley
Alma Debaters Lose to Hope College Team
Alma debaters fall 10 to 0 as Hope College demonstrates stronger delivery and argument. Rockwell, leading Alma’s case, faces tough critique while Hope’s Matis and Magasen deliver standout performances. Judges favor Hope, with Gillimore and Woolf praised for a polished round.
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ALMA
Hope College
Alma Commercial Association Formed In Alma Hall Meeting
A Tuesday meeting of Alma business leaders in City Hall adopted constitution and by laws, renaming the group from Alma Business Men's Booster Club to Alma Commercial Association. Monthly meetings set, an advertising fund created, and merchants to support advertising while promoting Alma as a thriving grain market.
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Alma
Sraveni
Alma Business Men's Booster Club
Alma Commercial
Canton Meehigan
Cushing
W. W. Cushing
Oo Slater
Lingh Eilwou
D. W. Ko
Willittle
Death From Gasoline Torch Fire At Fishing Camp
A fishing party at Lee River suffered severe burns when a gasoline torch spilled and ignited clothing. A man named Yours Romer was enveloped in flames, rushed outside, and the fire was doused after near total burn injuries. The incident occurred overnight as party members attempted to relight the torch.
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Eumenan
Had Middleton Dratie Sun Gain aed vary ead
Fragmentary OCR text presents unclear names and events. The readable fragment hints at a personal or local incident with ambiguous details and no clear outcome or organizations.
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Eewry Oie
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E. N. Chadwick
Philadelphia
Petersburg
Ralph Ely
Charlie G. Rhodes
DL Crent
Prale
Alma Pee Te
Peturshur
Graust
Freee
Sito
Wilege
Tivelon
Sheridan
Dare
Shen Gila Valley
Linewla
Kieb
Che
Peiwon
Che Tina
She
Corios
Cowen Bros. Grand Ofesing
Alma High
Alice Nielson
Thos. Fletcher Brooks
Methodist Church
Thomas G. R. Brownlow
State St
Union
Reece
Junior Epworth
Epworth League
Bey
Prof Cook
Ladies Guild
Bigelow-Clark
E. B. Soule
Alma Real Estate
Ebin B. Soule
Ammi W. Wright
Mr. Soule
Soulee
Souleewaalvien
Alen U
Fk Bud
Olsury
Howe
Kiel Ae
Grover
Dove
Det Bird
Mier
Launn
Ale Welch
Melon
Merny Deker
Ray Beeg
Mosareres Wi
Uae
Rep
McCurthees
Harte
Babar
Beye Sotfiery
Cee Fi
Lili
Heisnaia
Cory Ty
Juilace
Ovary Effeileen
Feruguk
Huura
Oann
Kaew
Maurice Gol
Elton
Rockwell
Hope
Magasen
Cole
Telinde
Qraers
Alom
Miseos
Gillimore
Woolf Pane
Kelly
Mt. Measart
Te -Sanitin
Caweowel
John T. Matthews
Bidvor
Femal
Ann
Alma Commercial Association
Clyde Youry
Wheeler
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